News: Sumter County rollover accident kills 22-year-old driver

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SUMTER COUNTY, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol said a rollover accident in Sumter County claimed the life of a driver, reports the Villages-News.

According to the FHP, a 22-year-old woman was driving a pickup truck on State Road 44 near County Road 243 west of Wildwood when the crash occurred Friday morning at 11:10 a.m.

Investigators said the woman was unable to negotiate a curve in the roadway, causing her vehicle to enter the median and overturn.  The woman, a Wildwood resident, was ejected from the pickup and killed.  Her name was not released. State troopers said she was not wearing a seat belt at the time.

Have you been injured or lost a loved one in a motor vehicle accident in Sumter County? If so, contact the Sumter County car accident lawyers  at Whittel & Melton to discuss your legal options.  Our knowledgeable legal team routinely works with experts who can properly investigate your auto accident to make sure you are fairly compensated for your injuries. To schedule a free initial consultation where we can review your case in detail, you can reach out to us online or by phone at 866-608-5529.

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